Before we look forward, we look back. In the season finale of Studio Ghibli’s Animated Wonders, we discuss the documentary film, ‘The Kingdom of Dreams & Madness’ and then discuss what the future of the animation studio could be. Will there be

When Marnie Was There (2014)

Aug 3rd, 2020 27m 26s

Due to 12 y.o. Anna's asthma, she's sent to stay with relatives of her guardian in the Japanese countryside. She likes to be alone, sketching. She befriends Marnie. Who is the mysterious, blonde Marnie?Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/

The Tale of Princess Kaguya (2013)

Jul 27th, 2020 26m 37s

Found inside a shining stalk of bamboo by an old bamboo cutter and his wife, a tiny girl grows rapidly into an exquisite young lady. The mysterious young princess enthralls all who encounter her, but ultimately she must confront her fate, the p

The Wind Rises (2013)

Jul 20th, 2020 32m 52s

A look at the life of Jiro Horikoshi, the man who designed Japanese fighter planes during World War II.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/Yabo

From Up on Poppy Hill (2011)

Jul 13th, 2020 32m 49s

A group of Yokohama teens look to save their school's clubhouse from the wrecking ball in preparations for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marcha

The Secret World of Arrietty (2010)

Jul 6th, 2020 20m 47s

Ponyo (2008)

Jun 29th, 2020 31m 5s

A five-year-old boy develops a relationship with Ponyo, a young goldfish princess who longs to become a human after falling in love with him.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCia

Tales from Earthsea (2006)

Jun 22nd, 2020 29m 5s

In a mythical land, a man and a young boy investigate a series of unusual occurrences.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoStudio Ghi

Howl’s Moving Castle (2004)

Jun 15th, 2020 32m 3s

When an unconfident young woman is cursed with an old body by a spiteful witch, her only chance of breaking the spell lies with a self-indulgent yet insecure young wizard and his companions in his legged, walking castle.Hosts:Dylan Blight: ht

The Cat Returns (2002)

Jun 8th, 2020 30m 34s

After helping a cat, a seventeen-year-old girl finds herself involuntarily engaged to a cat Prince in a magical world where her only hope of freedom lies with a dapper cat statuette come to life.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivalad

Spirited Away (2001)

Jun 1st, 2020 31m 7s

During her family's move to the suburbs, a sullen 10-year-old girl wanders into a world ruled by gods, witches, and spirits, and where humans are changed into beasts.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twi

My Neighbors the Yamadas (1999)

May 25th, 2020 26m 24s

The life and misadventures of a family in contemporary Japan.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoStudio Ghibli’s Animated Wonders Cr

Princess Mononoke (1997)

May 18th, 2020 29m 42s

On a journey to find the cure for a Tatarigami's curse, Ashitaka finds himself in the middle of a war between the forest gods and Tatara, a mining colony. In this quest he also meets San, the Mononoke Hime.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.

Whisper of the Heart (1995)

May 11th, 2020 30m 41s

A love story between a girl who loves reading books, and a boy who has previously checked out all of the library books she chooses.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marcha

Pom Poko (1994)

May 4th, 2020 23m 35s

A community of magical shape-shifting raccoon dogs struggle to prevent their forest home from being destroyed by urban development.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marcha

Ocean Waves (1993)

Apr 27th, 2020 22m 12s

As a young man returns home after his first year away at college he recalls his senior year of high school and the iron-willed, big city girl that turned his world upside down.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: h

Porco Rosso (1992)

Apr 20th, 2020 26m 4s

In 1930s Italy, a veteran World War I pilot is cursed to look like an anthropomorphic pig.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoStudio

Only Yesterday (1991)

Apr 13th, 2020 25m 56s

A twenty-seven-year-old office worker travels to the countryside while reminiscing about her childhood in Tokyo.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter

Kiki’s Delivery Service (1989)

Apr 6th, 2020 23m 34s

A young witch, on her mandatory year of independent life, finds fitting into a new community difficult while she supports herself by running an air courier service.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitt

My Neighbor Totoro (1988)

Mar 30th, 2020 32m 48s

When two girls move to the country to be near their ailing mother, they have adventures with the wondrous forest spirits who live nearby.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran

Grave of The Fireflies (1988)

Mar 23rd, 2020 39m 49s

A young boy and his little sister struggle to survive in Japan during World War II.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoStudio Ghibli

Castle In The Sky (1986)

Mar 16th, 2020 28m 6s

Young orphan Sheeta and her kidnapper, Col. Muska, are flying to a military prison when their plane is attacked by a gang of air pirates led by the matronly Dola. Escaping from a mid-air collision via a magic crystal around her neck, Sheeta mee

Trailer (Studio Ghibli’s Animated Wonders)

Feb 12th, 2020 26s

Please be excited for Studio Ghibli’s Animated Wonders. The full season kicks-off on March 17th. Find out more here: https://explosionnetwork.com/articles/limited-series-studio-ghiblis-animated-wonders-coming-soon